This quarterly newsletter features nonprofit resources and services available at your library and beyond. Discover new books and online resources from the library as well as information about library partners and featured websites. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please share and encourage them to subscribe.

Year-End Giving

Fundraising initiatives such as Giving Tuesday and Central Oregon Gives present a prime opportunity for nonprofits to launch year-end fundraising campaigns. As the year closes, many donors are motivated to contribute for tax benefits, making this a crucial time for maximizing donations. Successful campaigns often utilize compelling stories, emphasize the impact of gifts, and offer convenient donation methods like online portals and matching challenges. Personalized communication and clear calls to action can further boost engagement. To ensure a strong finish for your annual goals, consider leveraging available resources such as these articles, webinars, and tools designed to enhance your year-end campaign.

Webinars - These webinars require a free account with Candid Learning.

Maximize Giving Season fundraising with Candid profiles (Live)

Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 11-11:45 am PT

Candid's nonprofit profiles power giving platforms like Facebook and Network for Good. Make sure your profile is up to date for Giving Season and leverage Seal benefits that help you attract more donors.

Introduction to Individual Giving (Recorded)

This webinar provides an overview of the fundraising landscape and walks you through the key components of an individual giving program.

Articles

· 10 Steps for Successful Year End Appeal: Early Planning

· Nonprofit Annual Funds 101: A Crash Course for Success

· Top Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits in 2024

· How To Optimize Peer-to-Peer Fundraising During Giving Season

Library Resources/Books

AtoZ Databases can help you find new donors. Use the Consumer Database to find people in your community who have an interest in Charitable Donations by Household Income level.

Fundraising Principles and Practice by Adrian Sargeant

Covers the profession's development, donor behavior, fundraising planning, methods, supporter retention, and management.

Fundraising for Social Change by Kim Klein

A soup to nuts description of how to build, maintain, and expand an individual donor program.

Around the Web

Fundraising Trend: Gen X and Millennial Importance

Nonprofits reaching out to Gen X and Millennials is crucial for fundraising success. These generations bring digital skills, social networks, and innovative ideas, driving online campaigns and expanding donor bases for sustainable support. This brief articles offers tips on reaching out to both generations.

Book and Resource List – Nonprofit Resources

Looking for inspiration as you start, manage and fund your nonprofit organization? Check out these books and selected web resources from the Deschutes Public Library. Follow the list and check back regularly for new resources and recommendations. This month’s featured title is Infectious Generosity by Chris Anderson.

Thanks for reading. Please share with anyone you think would benefit from this information. If you have questions or suggestions about the nonprofit resources at your library, feel free to email Liisa Sjoblom, a Community Librarian who focuses on supporting Central Oregon nonprofits with their research needs: liisas@deschuteslibrary.org.